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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,665.11, 18,858.49 and 7,697.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,665.11, 18,858.49 and 7,697.43 is: 10,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,665.11 : 18,858.49 = 7,697.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,665.11/18,858.49 = 7,697.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,665.11x = 18,858.49 × 7,697.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,665.11x = 145,161,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,161,887.44/13,665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.82

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